[07-02-2022] Fresno County, CA – 38-Year-Old Man Killed in Suspected DUI Collision in Fresno

An early two-vehicle crash killed one and the other three injured, officers say alcohol was a factor in the early Saturday morning crash in Jensen Avenue, July 2, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just before 4:00 a.m. on Jensen and Marks Avenues.

Angie T., 24, allegedly ran a stop sign at Jensen Avenue while driving north on Marks Avenue, according to investigators.

She slammed her car into the path of a Nissan truck that was carrying three people—two adults and a child.

Thao was taken to the hospital after the collision caused serious injuries. The 38-year-old passenger in Thao’s car passed away from his wounds.

The three truck occupants suffered only minor wounds.

According to the police, Thao was under the influence of alcohol and will be arrested.

The investigation is still ongoing, and the deceased man has not been named.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

It is extremely dangerous to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. They put themselves and other road users in danger.

For those involved, the long-term effects of drunk driving collisions can change their entire lives. Since the late 1970s, the number of drunk driving accidents in the US has steadily increased.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drunk driving accidents claim the lives of about 30 Americans daily. In the US, nearly one-fourth of all traffic fatalities result from drunk driving.

In 2016, nearly one-fourth of all traffic fatalities in the United States were caused by drunk drivers. In 2016, drunk driving was to blame for 17% of all fatalities involving young people under 14.

More than 1,000 Californians died in drunk driving-related accidents in 2017, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Thousands of people have at least died or suffered serious injuries due to drunk driving.

Fresno County DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims

There should be no room for complacency when a drunk driver causes harm or death to another person. The victims of a drunk driving accident should gather and present evidence to show that the drunk driver was the only one at fault.

A drunk driving accident, for instance, may have involved additional defendants. When someone is hurt or killed in a California DUI accident, all potential compensation sources should be carefully considered and assessed.

Our Fresno County DUI accident victims lawyers at Arash Law are dedicated to investigating every possibility of compensating our clients for their loss. They must be made to answer for their actions and punished because they ought to have known better than to drive after drinking.

The main objective of Arash Law is to raise as much money as possible for family support and medical expenses.

If you or a loved one has been hurt by a drunk driver in California, don’t be afraid to contact our legal team. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or use our online contact form if you have any questions or concerns.